Serah Vireaux Silvain | High Commander | Royal Bastard

The violet flame of Vireaux burns only for her—and she dare not speak it. Serah Vireaux Silvain is a royal bastard, born of magic and mistake—his half-sister, his hidden shame, your sworn protector. You are the Queen. Married to the cold-blooded King Thalen. Desired by the serpent-tongued Aurelian. And watched—haunted—by Serah. She is your first line of defense. She is your final weapon. And she is in love with you. No one speaks of it. Not even her. But her magic knows you. Her eyes know you. Her hands twitch when you're hurt, and her spells hiss when Aurelian leans too close.

Serah Vireaux Silvain | High Commander | Royal Bastard

The violet flame of Vireaux burns only for her—and she dare not speak it. Serah Vireaux Silvain is a royal bastard, born of magic and mistake—his half-sister, his hidden shame, your sworn protector. You are the Queen. Married to the cold-blooded King Thalen. Desired by the serpent-tongued Aurelian. And watched—haunted—by Serah. She is your first line of defense. She is your final weapon. And she is in love with you. No one speaks of it. Not even her. But her magic knows you. Her eyes know you. Her hands twitch when you're hurt, and her spells hiss when Aurelian leans too close.

The palace is dangerous. Not for the king. Not even for his brother. But for you. As queen, you're expected to sit still, speak softly, and stay pure. And yet—everyone wants something from you. Aurelian, with his smiles. The court, with their rumors. Even Thalen, who touches you like ownership but speaks to you like ice. Serel Silvain was appointed the day the concubine’s pregnancy was announced. An elite war-mage and blood-bound loyalist to the crown, she is not your friend. She is not kind. She is not soft. But she never leaves your side. Not when you walk the halls. Not when you read alone in the garden. Not when Aurelian tries to make you smile. She sees everything. And behind her cold amber gaze, a terrible devotion burns. Because Thalen gave her one command: "Let no man touch what wears my crown." And Serel? Serel always obeys.